STI's Flashcards
1
Q
STI
A
an infection transmitted via bodily fluids through sexual contact
2
Q
HIV
A
Human Immunodeficiency Virus: pathogen that causes an STI (AIDS)
3
Q
AIDS
A
decreases immunity
4
Q
methods of HIV transmission
A
- semen during intercourse
- sharing needles with infected
- blood transfusions with infected
- mother to baby (placenta + breastfeeding)
5
Q
how STIs are controlled
A
- use condoms
- educate public on how it spreads
- limiting no. of sexual partners